We just returned from the Chamberlain, South Dakota after a short 15 1/2 hour drive! We had a great hunt! We hunted near Chamberlain, Pukwana and White Lake. Although we had no problems getting our limit each day, we did not see the number of birds we saw last year. The birds, I believe, are there but the standing corn and soy beans have given them plenty of food and cover that is difficult at best to hunt. A brief walk in the 7 foot corn sent birds running in all directions, but the flush was weak and the birds hard to shoot through the tall corn. Food plots and shelter belts held plenty of roosters and shooting action.
The harvest was in full swing as we left, but the soil is still too wet in some areas for the combines to complete their tasks. We booked our return for the same week next year. I will try to post a picture or two later.
Jim
Last edited by jjwag69; 11/09/09 04:50 PM.
